Ollie’s on way to Crossgates Commons (updated)

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, which specializes in selling excess inventory, salvage and closeout merchandise, will be coming to Crossgates Commons.

Signs are up indicating the new arrival, and the store’s website also lists the location as coming soon. (You can find it by entering your zip code into the store locator.)

Jerry Altland, vice president of real estate for the chain, said the store will open August 21 and employ 40 to 55 people, some full- and some part-time. The Guilderland location will be 27,000 square feet.

The store offers discounts of 30 to 50 percent on name brand products, he said, and its biggest departments are books, carpets, hardware, domestics and housewares.